Broadcaster James Naughtie said he was ‘humbled’ to have his portrait hung among some of Scotland’s eminent achievers. The work, by the artist Brendan Kelly, is to enter Scotland’s National Collection and is now on display at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. It depicts Naughtie at his Edinburgh home and was specially commissioned […]
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Societay networking group launched in Dundee
More than 80 attended the first night event (pics: contributed) A new networking group has been launched aiming to encourage greater collaboration among Tayside’s business and creative community. More than 80 people attended the inaugural event for Societay at The White Goose in Dundee. It has been set up by Chris Gardiner, Andy McGill and Daniel […]
Interview: Stuart Patrick, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Reviving the art of making things We’re in one of those rooms where history seems to seep out of the walls and provides a ghostly reminder of the trading deals discussed in times past. Since 1877 the corner offices at 30 George Square have been home to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the oldest Chamber in […]
Interview: Chris Peace, recruitment specialist
Aiming high for customer service It was a big night for Chris Peace, seeing his small recruitment business go up against the likes of EDF and TalkTalk at an awards ceremony in London. Peace was in his best bib and tucker for the customer services awards held at the Hilton Park Hotel in London’s Park […]
Interview: Spiros Margaris, fintech influencer
The future is here ‘and it should scare you’ A quick glance at the conference agenda reveals a presentation entitled ‘A nightmare on European banking street’. The pre-lunch session promises to unnerve a few delegates who had already been warned that the outlook could be scary if they fail to prepare for the shape of […]